Redmi Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $180 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 57/100 vs 17/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 329,457); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 309g).
Redmi Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 190g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $2899
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 40 points higher (57/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (97/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $180 | $2899 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi Note 8 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2719. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $2719.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (49/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (97/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 40 points (57/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.